Often overlooked, indoor heat can be just as dangerous as outside heat. It causes significant stress on the body as the body is unable to cool down. @ClimateTrendsIN has conducted a study on lower-middle-income households in Chennai, which found that even on night temperature, around 34 deg C, is at peak around 9 pm, causing discomfort to the human body. It calls for policymakers to consider indoor conditions in their heat management strategies.

https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/13/new-study-reveals-alarming-indoor-heat-conditions-in-indias-urban-centres

New study reveals alarming indoor heat conditions in India’s urban centres

The majority of homes recorded between 3,000 and 5,000 hours of indoor heat exposure, highlighting a pervasive challenge faced by residents.

The New Indian Express